NATO Code Words - Common Flashcards
ALLIGATOR
Automatic computer controlled digital data link between units equipped with computerised tactical data systems (link 11)
ANYFACE
Friendly GCI/AEW&CS/C2 agency when callsign is not known.
BENT
Equipment indicated is inoperative
Cancelled by OKAY
BROWNIE
Photographic Devices
BULLY
Concentrate attack on my target or target designated.
CANDY
Ammunition state report.
BUTTON
Radio channel setting.
CHOP
Change of operational control.
ENGAGE
A fire control order used to direct or authorize units and/or weapons systems to fire on a designated target
GUIDEDOG
Lead through vessel
KNOCK IT OFF
Safety directive to cease air combat exercise manoeuvres/attacks/activities
LAZY
Equipment indicated is at standby.
OCTOPUS
Tactical data system computer
OKAY
Equipment indicated is operative
cancels BENT
SOUR
Equipment indicated is not operating
efficiently (opposite of SWEET).
STRENGTH
The numerical strength of a track.
SUSPECT
A track which is potentially HOSTILE because of its characteristics, behaviour, origin or nationality.
SWAP
Executive order for change of Scene of Action Commander.
SWEET
Equipment indicated is operating efficiently.
Opposite of SOUR
___TIGHT
Do not open fire unless target(s) has (have) been identified as HOSTILE.
Weapon control status; prefixed by the appropriate weapon codeword or general term WEAPON.
TIMBER
LINK 16 network utilizing Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS)
WARNING RED
Attack is imminent or has already commenced.
WARNING WHITE
Attack unlikely without adequate warning.
WARNING YELLOW
Attack is probable.
ZIPLIP
Limit transmissions to critical information only
